The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. Votes: 5
George Bernard ShawCynicism often draws correct conclusions, but nobody could live by its lights. Votes: 3
Mason CooleyI'll graduate high school with a major in Cynicism & a minor in Irritation." Votes: 3
Chelsea PitcherCynicism is intelectual dandyism, but graciousness in speech is an aphrodisiac. (Andy Spade) Votes: 3
Kate SpadeCynicism is the easiest of all reactions, right? But it's also so disappointing and self-defeating. Votes: 3
Chris HadfieldCynicism has all the smart words on it's side; idealism uses a nursery school dictionary. Votes: 3
Michael ArdittiCynicism is no more mature than naïveté. You're no more mature, just more burned. Votes: 3
Karl MarlantesCynicism is cheap - you can buy it at any Monoprix store - it's built into all poor-quality goods. Votes: 3
Graham GreeneCynicism is the last refuge of those who don't want to do the work of creating a better society. Votes: 3
Robert ReichIt is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid. Votes: 2
George Jean NathanCynic, n: a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be. Votes: 2
Ambrose BierceLay down your cynicism, and believe in the transformational power of love. Votes: 0
Bryant H. McGillThe cynic sees only cynicism, the depressive can taint creation with one glance Votes: 0
Anna FunderNevertheless, I resist cynicism and continue to believe in the possibilities for genuine democracy. Votes: 0
William GreiderAnyone who does not understand the utter cynicism of politics does not understand politics. Votes: 0
Thomas SowellWhat this generation was bred to at television's knees was not wisdom, but cynicism. Votes: 0
Pauline KaelWe can destroy ourselves by cynicism and disillusion, just as effectively as by bombs. Votes: 0
Kenneth ClarkI hate cynicism - it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Votes: 0
Conan O'BrienIt's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism. Votes: 0
Craig FergusonWe need to create a society in which civility rules over cynicism and apathy. Votes: 0
Antanas MockusBaseball, of all sports, and maybe of all human endeavors, has no room for cynicism. Votes: 0
Howard Frank MosherI think that every moment you succumb to cynicism, you're taking energy away from change. Votes: 0
Marianne WilliamsonYou have to try to dismiss the loudness of cynicism. It's certainly going to come. Votes: 0
Kevin CostnerIt's a good time to be making movies, despite the cynicism people have about Hollywood. Votes: 0
Rob MorrowI think a lot of cynicism has dropped away from my shoulders since I stopped drinking. Votes: 0
Graham CoxonIt seems to me that election season is just a Petri dish for anger and cynicism. Votes: 0
Max LucadoI think that all the anger and cynicism comes from suppressing things that we always wanted. Votes: 0
John Lee HancockFor me, being in shape means, like, not having cynicism out-weigh optimism on a daily basis. Votes: 0
Carrie BrownsteinIt is part of the business of marketing to muddy the distinction between altruism and cynicism. Votes: 0
Don WatsonI am discovering that I can live far better without cynicism than I can without trust. Votes: 0
Steve GoodierWhen I was a young reporter, the great vice among journalists was whiskey. Today, it's cynicism. Votes: 0
Paul SimonThe major motivation theories by which most men live can lead them only to depression and cynicism. Votes: 0
Abraham MaslowThe greater part of the truth is always hidden, in regions out of the reach of cynicism. Votes: 0
J. R. R. TolkienThere's a lot of cynicism. Let's really enjoy Christmas, with all that's going on in the world. Votes: 0
Bob NewhartOh, Teddy, darling, thank you, thank you, for restoring my cynicism. I was too young to lose it. Votes: 0
Elaine DundyIt was lovely to see cynicism in one so young. It positively restored his faith in human nature. Votes: 0
Lauren WilligAfter making several tragic movies in a row, I was looking to do a comedy, and one without cynicism. Votes: 0
Ang LeeI understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism. Votes: 0
Tom HanksI'm riddled with cynicism. Whenever anyone says 'trust me,' the hairs go up on the back of my neck. Votes: 0
Charles DanceIt is cynicism and fear that freeze life; it is faith that thaws it out, releases it, sets it free. Votes: 0
Harry Emerson Fosdick